{"product_id":"its-not-personal-cindy-hampel-9780984544301","title":"It's Not Personal: Lessons I've Learned from Dealing with Difficult Behavior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...A 'must-have' for anyone who reads self-help books,\"\u003c\/i\u003e says Joanne Huspek of Associated Content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book of personal vignettes, the author discovers hopeful spiritual lessons hidden in difficult situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCindy shares how the spiritual lessons she learned freed her to focus again on her own goals instead of the difficult behavior of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten from a layperson's point of view, the book discusses: why difficult behavior isn't personal, how to handle fear and guilt tactics, what to learn from resentment and regret, how to stay poised under pressure, how to communicate more effectively, why you should forgive others, and how to be happy despite difficult encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's Not Personal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is written for busy readers. Each chapter is short, starting with a personal story and ending with a summary tag line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 130-page paperback version is fully indexed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCindy Hampel has earned awards for investigative journalism and feature writing. She has reported for daily newspapers, served in corporate media relations, and consulted on editorial projects for nonprofit and for-profit organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease visit the Orange Sun Press web site at \u003ci\u003ehttp: \/\/orangesunpress.wordpress.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT 'IT'S NOT PERSONAL'....\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When someone is hostile to you, remember it's not always because of you. \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Personal: Lessons I've Learned from Dealing with Difficult Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e is a self-help guide from Cindy Hampel as she advises readers on how to deal with ever so difficult people we undoubtedly encounter in our lives. Encouraging readers to not let it get them down and more, \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Personal\u003c\/i\u003e is a choice read for those who want to face hostility and leave with their positivity.\" Five Stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Personal\u003c\/i\u003e is well written and concise. Ms. Hampel's personal examples cover a number of situations that many people find difficult. I will recommend this book to clients and colleagues.\" Five Stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan Varady, MSW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cindy Hampel's book is a well written and succinct guide to understanding and dealing with difficult behavior....Cindy brings a host of real-life examples and responses into view for readers. This thought provoking resource would prove valuable for anyone trying to understand difficult behavior and improve their reaction to it.\" Five Stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. Walsh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Written for both adults and young adults, \u003ci\u003e It's Not Personal: Lessons I've Learned from Dealing with Difficult Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e...is filled with good advice. Hampel, who has won an award for investigative journalism and has...experience with corporate and non-profit organizations, addresses how to handle fear and guilt tactics, stay poised under pressure, and the kind of attitude one needs to get through difficult encounters and experiences. Who hasn't had to deal with bullies, a cranky neighbor, an unpleasant business encounter, and even a demanding elderly parent? Knowing how to deal with them lets you focus on your own goals and push life's common disturbances aside. In the end, it's really up to you.\" Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookviews by Alan Caruba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cindy Hampel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0984544305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780984544301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Sun Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Cindy Hampel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435772260607,"sku":"9780984544301","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9c3e9e96-2310-432e-b5d7-23928fda314c.jpg?v=1777152619","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/its-not-personal-cindy-hampel-9780984544301","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}